Physicist, Inventor, Student: Rickard Achieves
Kristina Rickard started college when she was just 15. Already a Great Mills High School student, Ms. Rickard began her higher education journey at the College of Southern Maryland through the dual enrollment program.
New Roles on Horizon for F-35
The US Air Force might deploy the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to the Baltics for an air-policing role once the new stealth aircraft becomes operational later this year. The new fighter is to enter service with the Air Force with an interim software capability that offers limited combat capability.
Fuel Burn Cut Would Extend F-35 Flight Life
Promising testing of technology that would reduce fuel burn would lengthen the flying life of the Joint Strike Fighter.
NAVAIR Celebrates Excellence
The annual NAVAIR Commander’s Awards ceremony celebrated technical, business, and leadership excellence in support of increasing speed to the fleet, delivering warfighting capabilities, and improving affordability.
Move to Put Drones at Wallops Gains New Support
The Accomack County, VA, joins lobbying efforts to locate the Navy still-under-development MQ-4C Triton drone program at the Wallops Flight Facility. Two other sites under consideration are in Jacksonville, FL, and Key West, FL.
End of Vietnam Arms Embargo Draws Mild Chinese Response
China’s response to the United States’ abandonment of its Vietnam arms embargo was muted, masking simmering regional tensions.
McCain: Amp Up Defense Spending to Counter Threats
Sen. John McCain says the US needs to spend much more on defense to counter rising threats worldwide.
Eligibility for Overtime Expanded
Under new rules announced Wednesday, millions more American workers will be able to receive overtime for extra hours worked.
Autonomous Tools Urgent Needs of Warfighter
The warfighter needs solutions yesterday, tools that support mission autonomy are urgently sought.
NAWCAD Director Urges More Business Partnership
NAWCAD Executive Director Leslie D. Taylor stands ready to engage the business community in fruitful partnerships.
